Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, has been found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of the star by a jury in Los Angeles.
A panel of seven men and five women took two days of deliberation to reach a verdict.
Michael Jackson died on 25 June 2009 from an overdose of the … [Read more...]

Ozzy Osbourne once soaked a hotel room in shark's blood while on tour with Black Sabbath according to former bandmate Toni Iommi.
Iommi admits at the height of the band's hellraising days Ozzy decided to go crazy with a dead shark because the group weren't excited by drugs anymore. Ok I get that. … [Read more...]

Conrad Murray, the personal doctor to Michael Jackson has gone on trial in Los Angeles, charged with involuntary manslaughter of the singer.
Prosecutors say he acted with "gross negligence" and gave Jackson a lethal dose of the sedative propofol, on the night he died in June 2009.
The defence … [Read more...]

US endurance swimmer Diana Nyad has abandoned her attempt to swim 103 miles from Cuba to Florida, after being stung by a dangerous jellyfish.
Doctors warned that another sting from a Portuguese Man-Of-War could be life-threatening so Nyad pulled the plug after covering 49 miles following her … [Read more...]

The FBI is investigating computer hacking attacks on celebrities after nude photos of Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba were posted online.
The FBI said it was investigating "the person or groups responsible for a series of computer intrusions involving high-profile figures".
Hacked photos … [Read more...]

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation star Marg Helgenberger has said she plans to leave the long-running crime drama at the end of the next season.
Helgenberger,52, made the announcement that the upcoming 12th season will be her last, at a Television Critics Association press conference in Los … [Read more...]

US Actress Annette Charles, who played Cha Cha DiGregorio, in the hit film Grease, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 63.
The actress, who also starred in TV series Gunsmoke and The Bionic Woman, was suffering from cancer.
As Cha Cha, she stole the limelight dancing the hand jive with … [Read more...]

Victoria Beckham has given birth to a girl called 'Harper Seven'at 0755 today by caesarean section at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.
Harper Seven Beckham weighed in at 7lbs 10oz and "David and Victoria are delighted" according to their spokesperson.
David Beckham, 36, and Victoria, 37, … [Read more...]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have done the Hollywood thing, mingling with stars at a dinner in Los Angeles in the final stages of their North American tour.
The dinner held at the Belasco theatre was a Bafta showcase of up and coming British film industry talent.
Event staff were decked … [Read more...]

Prince William and Catherine Middleton have arrived in Canada for their first official trip abroad.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge headed straight to the National War Memorial after landing in Canadian military plane at Ottawa's international airport.
They met Prime Minister Stephen … [Read more...]

Kim Kardashian getting married to her fiancee, Kris Humphries in early August according to reports.
The reality TV star recently got engaged to the basketballer and the couple have told family and friends they will be tying the knot in just over two months time.
The usual 'un-named' source … [Read more...]

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has been dumped by his 25-year-old fiancee, Crystal Harris only days out from their lavish wedding at the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles.
On her website, Crystal Harris wrote that she had taken the decision "after much deep reflection and thought". We are unsure if … [Read more...]

Protesters outraged Wellington Airport's plan to erect a giant 'Wellywood' sign are promising to "blockade" Wellington Airport tonight.
The 30 metre long, 8 metre high sign that mimic's the 'Hollywood' sign in Los Angeles is due to be erected in June on a hillside next to Wellington … [Read more...]

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted fathering a child with a woman who has worked in his household staff for 20 years.
Earlier this month Schwartzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver announced they were separating after 25 years of marriage.
"After leaving the … [Read more...]